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The latest translation of the Holy Quran into English was formally launched here on Saturday at the India Islamic Cultural Centre. BY Zillur Rahman Haider. The event drew a diverse audience, encompassing scholars, religious leaders, students, and community members, underscoring the significance of the message of Islam for the present times. The event commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran and its translation, setting the tone for the proceedings, and the recitation of a poem by Mahirul Qadiri in which the Quran laments that Muslims have forsaken it. Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan, the translator and commentator of this work titled…
Fresh trouble has emerged for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan, newly re-elected from Okhla. Just two days after his convincing third consecutive win, Khan is back in the news for the wrong reasons. A team from the Delhi Police Crime Branch raided Batla House today to capture a fugitive. During the operation, they detained an individual charged with attempted murder, according to a national news portal. The situation escalated when some local residents obstructed the police action, with reports indicating that some of these individuals were supporters of Amanatullah Khan, as stated by a national Hindi news portal.…
After winning the election for the third consecutive time on Saturday, Amanatullah Khan addressed the residents of Batla House following a victory march. He launched a fresh attack on AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, holding him responsible for AAP’s defeat in Delhi. With 48 seats, the BJP is set to form the government after a gap of over 26 years. Meanwhile, the AAP, which ruled Delhi for over a decade after ousting Congress leader Sheila Dikshit, secured only 22 seats. AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi Chief Minister Manish Sisodia both lost their seats. ALSO READ Amanatullah is a dealer:…
Hat-trick for Amanatullah Khan, incumbent Okhla MLA, as he wins by 23,2648 votes. He got 88,943 votes in the high-stake elections. BJP’s Manish Chaudhry was second and he got 65,604 votes. AIMIM’s Shifaur Rehman was at third position and Congress Ariba Khan at fourth. Shifaur Rehman got 39558 votes, Congress Ariba Khan 12,739 DEVELOPING STORY
Okhla election results 2025 live updates: BJP’s Manish Chaudhary is ahead in Amanatullah Khan in Okhla, shows very early trends. Since the opening of the counting at 8 pm, the trends reveal that Amanatullah is trailing in Muslim-majority constituency. LATEST UPDATE: Amanatullah wins Hat-trick for Amanatullah Khan. Incumbent Okhla MLA retains his seat as BJP defeated AAP in Delhi. Amanatullah got 88,943 votes. BJP’s Manish Chaudhry was second and he got 65,604 votes. AIMIM’s Shifaur Rehman was at third position and Congress Ariba Khan at fourth. Shfiaur Rehman got 39,558 votes, Congress Ariba Khan 12,739 Though it is early, if…
The latest English translation of the Holy Quran will be launched here on Saturday, February 8, at 4 pm at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road. According to the publisher, Pharos Media, this is a highly simple and clear English translation of the Muslim holy book. Only the most authentic Arabic sources have been used in its preparation, and an effort has been made to present the Quran and Islam exactly as they were understood by the early Muslim scholars and commentators of the Holy Quran. This translation has been done by the well-known Islamic scholar Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan,…
A war of words and a showdown has begun between Asaduddin Owaisi and Okhla incumbent AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan. In a massive public rally in Batla House, Asaduddin Owaisi called Amanatullah a “dealer”. In response, Amanatullah Khan hit back hard: “We will leave this Hyderabad-based person in such a condition that he won’t need to go back to any Muslim assembly for campaigning. He has weakened the Muslim leadership,” said Amanatullah while addressing an interactive session of the Muslim Intellectuals Forum, organised by former AIMIM Delhi President Kaleem ul Hafeez. It was during this event that Kaleem joined AAP. Kaleem…
The 2025 election is proving to be no easy task for AAP Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, a stark contrast to the 2020 elections, when he won decisively by over 70,000 votes. His victory was largely attributed to the support of Okhla residents, who were still deeply affected by the Delhi riots and the anti-CAA-NRC peaceful sit-in in Shaheen Bagh. However, the entry of Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM in Delhi election this year has changed the dynamics of the race. Amanatullah now finds himself on shaky ground, facing a strong anti-incumbency sentiment. Since his release on bail over two months ago, he…
The streets of Okhla aren’t the only things buried under garbage — the politics here isn’t any cleaner. BY Daud Arif. While residents struggle with civic issues, unemployment, and lack of proper infrastructure, political leaders continue to engage in battles of personal dominance rather than focusing on real development. The people of Okhla deserve better. They need leadership, not theatrics. ALSO READ Can Asaduddin Owaisi turn massive crowd into votes for Shifaur and secure win? The upcoming elections in Okhla have brought the usual faces into the limelight once again. Incumbent MLA Amanatullah Khan of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP),…
The Centre for the Study of Social Inclusion (CSSI), Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) successfully organised an outreach activity on Indian Knowledge System under the aegis of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 initiative, focusing on the theme of Financial Inclusion. The event conducted on 30th January, 2025, aimed to provide Jamia students with firsthand exposure to cooperative financial institutions and their role in promoting social and economic inclusion. The activity commenced with a rally from the CSSI campus to the office of Al-Khair Co- operative Credit Society Ltd in Zakir Nagar. Enthusiastic Jamia students carried posters and banners advocating financial inclusion, raising…